The Paper Trail/Bath Time
elinor wonders why

Tue, May 12 1:00 P.M. NH Kids (11.5)  

The Paper Trail - The kids are making a storybook when they run out of paper, so they decide to get more from the store. Unfortunately, the store is out of paper too, so the kids wonder: where can they get more? This question brings them to Mr. Beaver's paper mill, where they learn that paper comes from trees, and the trees come from- a tree farm! After learning all the steps and how nature plays a significant role in making paper, the kids realize that it's important not to waste it. This inspires them to finish their story by drawing on the back of their old paper.Bath Time - After Ari's parents let him skip bath time, he's determined to never have a bath again. This makes Elinor, Ari and Olive ask the question, why do we have to take baths anyway? They learn all about the different ways animals keep themselves clean, but Ari is still adamant about never bathing again. That is, until he starts to get really sticky and itchy, which disrupts his playtime. He finally gives in to bath time and makes himself squeaky clean, but don't worry, he'll have plenty time to get dirty again tomorrow!

Duration: 28 minutes and 55 seconds

Episode Number: 115

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Tue, May 12 1:00 P.M. The Paper Trail/Bath Time     NH Kids (11.5)

About Elinor Wonders Why:

Elinor Wonders Why encourages children to follow their curiosity, ask questions when they don't understand and find answers using science inquiry skills.

The main character Elinor, the most observant and curious bunny rabbit in Animal Town, will introduce children ages 3-5 to science, nature and community through adventures with her friends.


Future Broadcast times for "Elinor Wonders Why": (show all)

Fri, Apr 3 12:00 P.M. Big Trees/Baby Steps     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Apr 4 1:00 P.M. Follow Your Nose/Leaf Charms     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Apr 5 1:00 P.M. The Fright Stuff/Doug The Mold     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, Apr 6 12:00 P.M. The Violin Lesson/Flying High     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Apr 6 1:00 P.M. Butterfly Party/More Than One Right Way     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, Apr 7 12:00 P.M. Echo Location/Ears to You     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Apr 7 1:00 P.M. Underground Soup/Dandy Dandelions     NH Kids (11.5)
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Thu, Apr 9 12:00 P.M. Underground Soup/Dandy Dandelions     NHPBS (11.1)
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Sat, Apr 11 1:00 P.M. Underground Soup/Dandy Dandelions     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 P.M. Olive's Library/Nature Walk     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, Apr 13 12:00 P.M. Butterfly Party/More Than One Right Way     NHPBS (11.1)


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